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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,660.37, 31,273.42 and 13,710.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,660.37, 31,273.42 and 13,710.07 is: 18,921.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,660.37 : 31,273.42 = 13,710.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,660.37/31,273.42 = 13,710.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,660.37x = 31,273.42 × 13,710.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,660.37x = 428,760,777.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,760,777.34/22,660.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,921.17

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